What is the Black Soldier Fly and why does it matter?

The Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) is an insect whose larvae feed on a wide range of organic materials.

When reared under controlled conditions, the larvae can convert segregated organic waste into biomass that may be used as a feed ingredient, while the residue can be processed into organic fertiliser.

At GreenLoop, BSF rearing forms a central part of our circular approach linking waste recovery with agriculture.